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Overview |
TVCC | Richland College | ||
| Location | Athens, TX | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,362 | 20,032 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tvcc.edu | dcccd.edu | ||
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Costs |
TVCC | Richland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,170 | $1,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,500 | $5,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,406 | $10,476 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,595 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,492 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 70% | 0% |
Admission |
TVCC | Richland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
TVCC | Richland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TVCC | Richland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 24% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,250 | $8,857 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $95 | $91 |
Diversity |
TVCC | Richland College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
TVCC | Richland College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 1% | ||
Campus |
TVCC | Richland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Richland College is larger than than TVCC based on total student enrollment (20,032 students vs. 5,362 students)
TVCC vs. Richland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TVCC or Richland College?
- Richland College is 184.6% more expensive to attend than TVCC for in-state tuition ($3,330.00 vs. $1,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at Richland College than Trinity Valley Community College ($5,220.00 vs. $4,500.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Valley Community College are 41.5% lower than costs at Richland College ($7,406 vs. $10,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Valley Community College than Richland College (70% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Valley Community College students is ?% larger than aid received Richland College ($9,492 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, TVCC or Richland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Richland College or TVCC .
TVCC vs. Richland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TVCC or Richland College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Richland College and TVCC.
- Graduates from Richland College earn on average $4,100 more per year than TVCC graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $34,100)
- Richland College students graduate with a $393 lower median federal student loan debt than TVCC graduates. ($8,857 vs. $9,250)
- Richland College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than TVCC graduates. ($91 vs. $95)
- More TVCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Richland College students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/